Future

Post-Master

Closing the chapter of my student life is a big step for me. A lot has happened and changed over the last several years since starting in 2017. I got to experience and try out a lot of new things and learn a great deal about what I truly find interesting in design. I am sure these interests will continue to evolve.

For the time being, I could see myself working in various positions. One is out of the question for now, however: despite doing the CDR track, I feel like I need a break from academia. Nine years is a long time, and taking some time away is a healthy thing to do.

I could see myself working as a CAD FDM specialist, a real niche role I already filled at the E-Lab. Operating and managing a larger-scale print farm is something I wouldn’t be a bad candidate for. But for my own sanity, I think I need a job where I’m faced with a variety of tasks.

I am familiar with different design research processes. Also, my extensive T&R and MDC skills are well suited for prototyping and production. I would also really love to use my creative abilities to come up with new concepts and designs.

Within music interfaces, there are not so many positions available. There are several companies in France (Arturia, Intuitive Instruments, Expressive E) and some in the Netherlands (Dato), but they are all rather small. I think continuing my endeavors in my free time is wise. This way I can continue to build my portfolio and market my skills and creative interface concepts through my live music performances.

The next step for Tabula might be the Dutch Design Week, as I applied for two TU/e-related expos. I will develop Tabula into a more robust version suitable for over a week of use. This will also serve as a good durability test, but above all it will expose my design to a wider European/global audience, hopefully sparking interest among the right people.